Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Fitbit Sense. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 42.3 mm | 40.38 mm |
Height | 42.3 mm | 40.38 mm |
Depth | 12.2 mm | 12.45 mm |
Weight | 38.5 g | - |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | FitBit Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | - | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Case Details | Black | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Grey | Merlot | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | - | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 245 | Fitbit Sense |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age | FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |